Hale III’s health improving on eve of home game

UTSA senior point guard Michael Hale III, recovering from a stomach bug, will be ready to play in a home game Monday against the San Jose State Spartans, coach Brooks Thompson said Sunday afternoon.

“I don’t want to say he’ll be full go because he has been ill,” Thompson said. “But I think he’ll be a lot more active than he was (Saturday). He’s a competitor and a warrior. He likes playing and he likes winning.”

UTSA hosts San Jose State at 2 p.m. Monday at the Convocation Center.

The Roadrunners played a spirited game against the Utah State Aggies Saturday night, falling 71-67 against the top-rated team in the Western Athletic Conference.

Hale played 31 minutes but wasn’t himself. He produced two points, four rebounds, two assists and two turnovers. Hale, who had been sick to his stomach during the day, was 0 for 5 from the field.

The Roadrunners practiced Sunday afternoon without Hale, who was given the day off to get his legs under him.

San Jose State (6-5, 1-0) will provide a stiff test for UTSA. The Spartans beat the Texas State Bobcats 72-55 Saturday night. The Spartans have posted a 3-2 road record, including a solid performance in a 70-57 loss at Kansas.

UTSA (4-7, 0-1) has lost six of its last seven but is feeling good about itself after staying with Utah State for 40 minutes.